SGS SA Completes Share Buy-back Program

SGS SA announces that it has completed its share buy-back program, initiated on March 12, 2012. SGS SA has repurchased 25,080 of its registered shares (equal to 0.32% of the issued share capital). The average purchase price per share was CHF 1,980.33.

The repurchased shares are intended to be used for the employee share plan of SGS SA and/or to secure conversion rights of convertible bonds.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.